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Successful treatment of persistent oral papillomatosis with a recombinant oral vaccine
Papillomatosis is a commonly seen problem especially in young dogs. Fortunately, it heals spontaneously in most of the cases. In severe cases, the use of a subcutaneous applied vaccine has been recommended over years. They are very effective in most cases but they can increase the risk to develop squameous cell carcinomas at the injection site. Is the oral vaccine an alternative?

Secondary dentinal problems in cheek teeth of horses with pulpitis
With the advent of detailed oral examination in horses using dental mirrors and rigid endoscopy, secondary dentinal lesions are observed more frequently. More information regarding the association of secondary dentinal defects with apical dental disease would improve the sensitivity of oral examination as a diagnostic aid for pulpitis. So in this study from the UK, prevalence and severity of secondary dentinal defects observed on examination of occlusal surfaces of cheek teeth (CT) from horses showing clinical signs of pulpitis compared to asymptomatic controls were assessed.

Paranasal sinus fibromatosis in a middle-aged horse
The swelling of the left paranasal area was not due to any teeth problems in this patient as one might expect: It was a tumor which had not been diagnosed before, responded very well to the therapy and might be more common than previously thought.

Equine dental disorders - a review
Teeth problems in horses are common, and equine dentistry is a very important but until recently rather neglected area of equine practice, with many horses suffering from undiagnosed, painful dental disorders. This excellent review gives many interesting informations - even for horse practitioners who are confronted with these diseases every day.

Gemcitabine as radiosensitizer for nonresectable oral SCC in cats
Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) in the oral cavity of cats are fairly common seen. When diagnosed, they are often in a nonresectable stage, and they tend to response very poor to chemotherapy. This small study on eight cats describes a very interesting and rather effective therapeutic alternative: a radiosensitizer plus radiotherapy!

AAHA dental guidelines will be released soon
Dental Care Guidelines authored by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are in the final editing process. The AAHA Board of Directors blessed the recommendations at the association`s March meeting. The goal of the seven-page document is to provide guidelines for the practice of companion animal dentistry for the veterinary profession, says Derek Woodbury, AAHA public relations.

Hypercalcemia caused by oral neoplasia
Hypercalcemia in dogs can be caused by a variety of diseases, but this one is surely one of the less common differentials: an oral functional keratinizing ameloblastoma which caused a high serum parathyroid hormone-related peptide and consecutive hypercalcemia. A very interesting case - telling veterinarians they should always examine the oral cavity in dogs with hypercalcemia!

Piroxicam and carboplatin in canine oral non-tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomas of the oral mucosa are known to be very aggressive and often very frustrating in their therapy. Does this combination of carboplatin and piroxicam coming from human medicine offer better therapeutic results than the current therapies? At least the preliminary results seems to be promising!

Who knows Porphyromonas gulae, salivosa and denticani?
Up to 80 percent of the dogs develop peridontal diseases sometimes in their live, and these three kinds of bacteria are often involved in the disease process and often also damage internal organs. A new study gives also other very interesting insights in an old problem that probably requires new treatment strategies!

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January is the month of `Pets Dental Care`
Promoting dental health can improve overall health - this is the reason that the veterinarians in Canada are encouraged to remind clients that `Pets Need Dental Care, Too` this month. The 11th-annual publicity campaign prompts practitioners to suggest regular dental appointment for pets, as well as dental homecare routines.

Oral recombinant vaccine in therapy-resistant oral papillomatosis
Oral papillomatosis in young dogs is a self-limiting disease in most cases. Surgery is recommended if no spontaneous resolution is seen. But what if both does not work? The use of subcutaneous vaccines is no longer recommended because of the risk of squameous cell carcinomas at the injection site. Does an oral vaccine work?

Periapical curettage in infected mandibular cheek teeth
Infected teeth are not too rare in horses, and they often require intensive and also expensive diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. In this study, a simple technique especially useful for equine practitioners was evaluated and seems very promising.

Dentinal hypersensitivity in small animals

Oral home care in dogs with gingivitis
Gingivitis is often diagnosed at routine examinations e.g. when the dogs come in for vaccination. To select the proper homecare regimen, a correct diagnosis and grading of the periodontal pathology present in the patient must be completed. This article gives an excellent summary about the best techniques - and how to proceed to keep the owner motivated for a good home care.

Recommendations for dental care in geriatric patients
Old cats and dogs are often very important family members. Good health care for pets can increase their life span, but with these extended lives, we need to be cognitive of their special needs as well. The oral cavity can play an important part in the well-being of all pets, and this is especially true with our senior patients.

When should patients with dental problems be referred?
Veterinary dentistry was at a standstill for many years. So it is hard for many practitioners to understand the importance of advanced oral medicine, oral surgery and dentistry. Donald H. DeForge tried to create a catalogue of dental problems which should be refered to the specialists.

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Mandibular Reconstruction of a Partial Hemimandibulectomy in a Dog (Case Report)
This case report describes the successful treatment of severe mandibular malocclusion (after left partial hemimandibulectomy, 7 cm gap) in a 14-month-old golden retriever. This technique might be used also for repair of other large mandibular defects.

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